# The best video editing apps for iPhone > The best video editing apps for iPhone in 2026: Edits, iMovie, VN, InShot and more, with iOS versions, rupee prices from the Indian App Store and a cost example. - **Author**: Marxx - **Published**: 2026-11-06 - **Category**: Video editing - **URL**: https://marxx.ai/library-best/best-video-editing-apps-for-iphone --- On iPhone, Edits by Instagram is the free pick for Reels, and iMovie is the free pick for simple edits. VN is free with more control, and InShot and KineMaster add paid plans. ## Quick comparison | Tool | Best for | Price (checked 3 Nov 2026) | |---|---|---| | Edits by Instagram | Reels cuts, captions, templates | Free. Needs iOS 16.3 or later | | iMovie | Simple edits and auto-made movies | Free. Needs iOS 16.0 or later | | VN | Free editing with keyframes and templates | Free. Pro Rs 399 and Rs 1,799 listings. iOS 16 or later | | InShot | Quick edits and AI Cut | Pro Rs 399 a month, Rs 1,499 a year, Rs 3,999 lifetime | | KineMaster | Layered editing with AI tools | Premium Rs 599 a month, Rs 3,999 a year. iOS 18 or later | | Captions | Hindi and Hinglish captions | Free credits. Max Rs 2,499 and Rs 2,999 listings | | Alight Motion | Motion graphics | Rs 699 a month | Prices are in-app prices on the Indian App Store. ## Edits and iMovie Edits is free and has no added watermark. It shares straight to Instagram and Facebook. iMovie is free and runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Its Magic Movie option builds a styled edit with titles, transitions and music. Apple's page does not mention captions, so use another app for those. ## VN and InShot VN says exporting needs no Pro plan and that its tools are free with no watermarks. It exports up to 4K at 60 fps. Its App Store listing says it supports Dolby Vision HDR on iPhone 12 and later. InShot lists auto captions and AI Cut. Its App Store listing says AI Cut removes silences and filler words. InShot has no written help pages, only video tutorials. ## KineMaster and Captions KineMaster Premium removes the watermark and ads. Captions (by Mirage) lists Hindi and Hinglish captions and 100+ caption styles. Its Indian App Store page lists two prices each for Max and monthly Basic without saying why, so confirm at checkout. ## Alight Motion and Splice Both apps are now run by Bending Spoons. Alight Motion is for keyframes, masking and motion design, and its free exports carry a watermark. Splice lists speed ramps and a music library. Its page says automatic subtitles are coming, so do not plan on them. CapCut is not officially available in India: it is not on the Indian App Store, and its pricing page shows no plans to visitors from India (checked 3 Nov 2026). ## A worked example Say you edit for three years on InShot. Yearly is Rs 1,499 x 3 = Rs 4,497. Lifetime is Rs 3,999, so it costs Rs 498 less after three years. It costs more than the yearly plan in years one and two. Choose lifetime only if you expect to still use the app in year three. ## How to choose 1. Start with Edits or iMovie. Both are free. 2. Check your iOS version against the table. 3. Export one test clip and look for a watermark. 4. Add captions and play the result on mute. Read the [best video editors for Instagram Reels](/best/best-video-editors-for-instagram-reels) for sizes and safe zones. On Android, see the [best video editing apps for Android](/best/best-video-editing-apps-for-android). On a Mac, see the [best video editing software for Mac](/best/best-video-editing-software-for-mac). ## FAQ ### What is the best free video editor for iPhone? Edits by Instagram for Reels, and iMovie for simple edits. Both are free. Edits says its exports have no added watermark. ### Does iMovie add captions automatically? Apple's iMovie page does not mention captions. Use Edits, VN or InShot for auto captions. ### Is Final Cut Pro on iPhone? No. Final Cut Pro runs on Mac and iPad. The iPad version is sold only inside Apple Creator Studio. --- - [More Video editing articles](https://marxx.ai/library-best/category/video-editing) - [All articles](https://marxx.ai/library-best)